Dave Shirley

Dave Shirley is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in avionics and aerospace embedded systems. As a Senior Principal Engineer at Performance Software Corporation since July 2021, Dave leads full life-cycle development for avionics systems, focusing on DO-178B/C certification requirements. Previously, Dave served as a Principal Software Engineer and Product Manager at Honeywell, overseeing the development of next-generation cockpit display applications. Prior roles include Technical Lead Software Engineer at Garmin International, where Dave directed software activities for the D2 Aviator smartwatch and contributed to the Garmin Integrated Flight Deck and G2000 avionics suite. Dave's career began at Honeywell, with responsibilities spanning various software development projects. Dave holds an MBA from Capella University and a B. Eng in Aerospace from Carleton University.